Motherboard

The Intel BOXDG965WHMKR is an excellent motherboard, suitable for any ATX desktop computer chassis, and a top choice for the Socket T LGA 775) environment, ready for the Core 2 Duo and Conroe processors. It delivers superior stability and a range of new features for users to enjoy a great digital entertainment experience. Based on an Intel G965 Express Chipset, it supports 1066/800MHz system FSB for faster transfers and screaming operations.

The onboard SigmaTel STAC9271D chipset and Intel GMA X3000 chipset deliver high-quality audio and video performance, supported by the onboard Intel 82566DC LAN chipset with maximum LAN speed of up to 1000Mbps! This board is ready to amaze you with Dolby Home Theater certification and Intel's ViiV technology for a spectacular digital entertainment experience.

It includes ten USB 2.0 ports, two IEEE-1394, six Serial ATA, and one Parallel ATA interface. It has three PCI Express x1 slots, one PCI Express x16 slot, and three convential PCI slots, to attach add-on cards and additional function. The Intel G965 Express Chipset supports the new Microsoft Windows Vista sporting the revolutionary Windows Aero GUI interface.

Intel G965 + ICH8R ChipsetThe Intel G965 Chipset with integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3000 engine incorporates Intel Clear Video Technology for breakthrough increases in 3D, 2D and video capabilities. Up to dual-channel DDR2 800 memory is supported to provide up to 12.8 GB/s peak memory bandwidth for greater platform performance and memory flexibility.

The ICH8R also features SATA 3Gb/s with Intel Matrix Storage Technology support, High-Speed USB 2.0 and HD Audio support. Integrated Intel GMA X3000 Graphics CoreThe Intel GMA X3000 graphics core is optimized for enhanced 3D game compatibility and realism. Offering stability, ease of use and reduced power consumption in a cost effective solution, this powerful core fully supports the visually stunning Windows Aero user interface with amazing transition effects and realistic animations.

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor SupportThis motherboard supports the next-generation LGA 775 Intel Core 2 Duo processors. Utilizing Intel's brand-new Core microarchitecture technology, the Intel Core 2 Duo processors are considered some of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world.